Lebkov Sons Leiden - Leiden Nederland

Good place to grab a quick sandwich and coffee. I sat and read while I waited for my train. Overall, just a normal place to get a quick snack.

I got a simple ham sandwich for breakfast which I don't expect much. But wow, it's really good! And the orange juice is fresh squeezed.

I started frequenting the Leiden Lebkov Sons about a year ago. Since then, it 's been getting busier and the service has become hit or miss. It can be incredibly tough to find a table in there on the weekdays. Worse yet, the quality of the coffee is entirely determined by who 's brewing it. I hate to say it, but the ol ' cliche about the better-looking the cook, the worse the food definitely applies here. Many of the baristas seem to have been hired based entirely on their looks and the guys behind the counter are much worse at their jobs than their female counterparts. If you visit, try to flag down one of the girls. More often than not, the guys will fill a large cup of coffee about halfway and burn the contents too. They 're rather clueless and/or indifferent. The clientele can also be pretty rude and they tend to leave their empty cups and plates on the tables despite the conveniently located bins up front. On a brighter note, Lebkov 's got one of the best sound systems in town and they 're often playing the Stones and old soul tunes in there. Their sandwiches are pretty tasty too.

Lebkov is our go-to when running to the train station early in the morning or chilling after a long ride home. They're a solid cafe: very welcoming, and uniquely decorated. The baristas take your order from you wherever you happen to be standing at the bar, and are quick at filling it! Word to the wise, iced drinks in the Netherlands are blended with the ice; it's strange but it makes their iced Americano a perfect espresso gulp. Their chai lattes are also nicely spicy and creamy. You'll love catching a train after having your Lebkov, so stop in for sure!

Fresh sandwiches, good coffee, and a queuing system that seems anarchic yet has its own logic. Miss the lunch deals though Lebkov, bring them back!